Homeowners should begin
fire protection measures

Oregon’s state fire marshal encourages home and building owners to protect themselves against wildfires through prevention and structural risk reduction. Warmer temperatures and low precipitation have increased fire vulnerability in areas with a mix of structure and wildland fuels, such as trees and shrubs. Home and building owners should take steps to be ready when wildfires arrive.

Orr added, “Reducing fuels around your home and buildings and decreasing structural ignitability will increase your home’s survivability when a wildfire arrives.” Steps to reduce ignitable fuels leading up to your home include: